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Canon 160 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Canon 160
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 160
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as PL150
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Canon 160 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon 160 vs Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and TL210 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 160 was unveiled 5 years later than the TL210 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 160 scores vs the TL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Samsung TL210

 160 TL210 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon 160

 TL210 160 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Common features in the Canon 160 and Samsung TL210

 160 TL210 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 160 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon 160 vs Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 160 vs the TL210.

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and TL210.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 160 to give you more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent 160 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography info
38
resolution is good (20MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography info
Samsung TL210 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL210 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL210 Travel photography advice
67
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
59
offers touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging information
Samsung TL210 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
28
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (177g)
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Canon 160 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Samsung TL210
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Samsung TL210
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Samsung TL210
Otherwise known as IXUS 160 PL150
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $135 $230